A work trip to Northwest Missouri isn’t complete without a visit to the Benedictine Convent in Clyde. I’m convinced that their chapel is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. I don’t take as many photos as I used to, but it never gets old. Takes my breath away and brings tears…
A Day in the Life
Believe it or not, these seemingly random photos are actually related. These images reflect my day. From the time I got up to, well, now, I took one photo an hour (when it was possible) to document a “day in the life.” Not to say that my life is vaguely significant or even remotely interesting….
Sometimes…
….God smiles in color. And this year, God seems to be smiling a lot. In fact, I’d call it a full-on belly laugh. The trees in our neighborhood don’t even look real this year. It’s absolutely spectacular. A number of four-legged friends were out and about enjoying the colors and cool temperatures. Including this big…
Three Questions
“Ask yourself three questions before speaking: Is what I am about to say true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? If what you are about to say isn’t true, don’t say it. If it’s true and kind and, as far as you can foresee, has no negative consequences, say it. If it’s true and unkind,…
Looking Like Fall
I cannot figure it out, but there are costumed scarecrows all along my route to work. There are so many themes…baseball players, cheerleaders, super heroes, Buzz Lightyear, pirates, you name it. But this Wizard of Oz set is my favorite. …and on the other side of the street is the Wicked Witch and some ruby-red…
In honor of National Cat Day…
…gotta show love to my babies.
Belly Ache?
This lovely furry friend appeared to rest and sunbathe on the other side of our fence this afternoon. I can only assume that chewing off the top of one of our planks tuckered him out and gave him some belly troubles. Argh. Sure hope this destructive little critter turns out to be a Rally Squirrel…
Sunday
This view has become pretty familiar over the past year or so….the arch at sunrise, race spectators lining the sidewalks with funny signs (i.e., “You’re my inspiration, complete stranger,” “You’re running better than the government”) thousands of jittery runners packed into corrals waiting for the horn to go off… But yesterday was a little different….
Wouldn’t it be cool…
…if our workplaces had Show and Tell like when we were kids? Because if they did, this gem would totally be mine. First edition It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, circa 1967. I bought this at a vintage bookstore a few years ago and it is unquestionably one of the best things I own. I…
Today was a good one.
“I see the good in the world because I choose to. I don’t imagine that it’s there; it’s there waiting to be noticed.” — Richelle E. Goodrich
From Where I Sit…
An uncharacteristically disorganized and irritating follow-up visit with the neurosurgeon for the boys made for a very cranky mother today. Misplaced discs with MRI scans, missing physician orders for lab draws, and startlingly stupid questions from a social worker are just a few of the things that pushed my patience to (over) the brink. These…
Fall Sunday Fun Day
…And they’re off!! See Batman and the Riddler at the front of the starting line? Those are my guys, barreling out of the gate and running their first 5K race with reckless abandon. Pre-race silliness. I can’t begin to tell you how many people asked to pose for photos with them. It was hilarious….
Stay Strange.
This morning started with a dear buddy at a local greasy spoon at the crack of dawn. It is a classic diner in every sense of the word. Love this place. Later this morning, I went to a new donut place in town with two more dear work buddies. It opened for the first time…
Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!!!
Somewhere between Tanner’s phone and mine, a little clarity was lost. But the audio is perfect. This was my son’s view at last night’s Cardinal’s game — and Wainwright’s last out. St. Louis is magic during post-season baseball. I can’t imagine being anywhere else.
Run, Boogie, Run!
Yes, this dog finished a half marathon. And he did it in a time that I can only hope for.
Been awhile…
Country Bear Jamboree and family finally have new decorations and costumes! They’d been in the buff for quite some time. (With the new family additions, it’s really tough to get photos of these bears from the car.) So happy that my work buddy Jeanne got to see these guys today!
Looks Like Joy to Me
Seriously. Is there anything cuter than a smiling Labrador Retriever? I posted an excerpt and a link to this essay not too long ago, but it’s worth repeating. Especially since I got to take this photo. “What if you went through today — one day — living your life the way a dog sees it? Thrilled…
Today I Spied…
…a heart in the sky.
Geeez …
Just a small glimpse into what happens when we shop for socks and boxers in our house. Gotta say, my kids are funny and fearless. Not shown: my hot pink compression socks for running. They’re supposed to help prevent further injuries. Given that my single pair of running socks cost as much as nine pairs…
Yes, let’s.
Adorable image credit here.
This Life is a Good One
This life is a good one. Enjoy it. — Jim Henson An oh-gawd-o’clock appointment had me feeling a bit fuzzy, anxious and disheveled this morning. I fumbled around the house on autopilot, but ultimately stumbled out the door on time. As soon as I was out the door, however, I knew something was a little…
Happy Fall!
It’s the first day of my favorite season. I’ll miss summer’s long hours of daylight, but the cool temperatures and thoughts of fleece make me downright giddy. Can’t wait to hear the crunch of leaves underfoot. An injury has put my running on pause and is preventing me from having anything underfoot as of late,…
Ohhh…..
“It’s amazing the difference a bit of sky can make.” – Shel Silverstein Especially when the sky is filled with every color in the rainbow. Here are a few photos from our visit to the balloon glow at the 2013 Forest Park Great Balloon Race. And if you liked the quote, check out this article…
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